when christians are celebrating the day they call in the memory of Jesus with eggs and bunnies.
Looks like the day Jesus asked to be remembered has become paganized with the blessings of the church that is supposed to defend the faith.
2 Corithians 6:14
Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial?
Jesus died on the Passover of Nisan 14 (falls 2nd April this year) not Easter.
Yes I know the chocolate eggs and the long weekend are more important.
2007-03-31 03:43:15 · 12 answers · asked by Gnu 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God arranged the exact date of Nisan 14 (Passover) on the Jewish calender or this year this falls on the 2nd April at sun down (7pm).
Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide are welcoming everyone to attend their local Kingdom Halls to pay respect to this most sacred event in the Christian Calendar - The Memorial Of Jesus Christ.
2007-03-31 05:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
On Easter Symbols:
Eastre (or "Ostara"), the Anglo-Saxon Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility was often accompanied by a hare when represented. The fertile nature of rabbits and hares is another symbol of new life and the rebirth that occurs during the spring season.
Also, German settlers in America are said to have brought over the tradition of a bunny named "Oschter Haws" who would visit houses on Easter eve, leaving colored eggs for children. Easter eggs were painted different colors to represent the sunlight of spring. Christians later used eggs to symbolize the rebirth of Christ.
Another Easter tradition is the eating of Hot Cross Buns. These cakes were marked by the Saxons to honor Eastre, the fertility goddess. The crosses on the buns are said to represent the moon's quarters, while Christians see the cross as a reference to the crucifixtion.
On the Date of Easter:
According to the New Testament, Christ was crucified on the eve of Passover and shortly afterward rose from the dead. In consequence, the Easter festival commemorated Christ's resurrection. In time, a serious difference over the date of the Easter festival arose among Christians. Those of Jewish origin celebrated the resurrection immediately following the Passover festival, which, according to their Babylonian lunar calendar, fell on the evening of the full moon (the 14th day in the month of Nisan, the first month of the year); by their reckoning, Easter, from year to year, fell on different days of the week.
Christians of Gentile origin, however, wished to commemorate the resurrection on the first day of the week, Sunday; by their method, Easter occurred on the same day of the week, but from year to year it fell on different dates. An important historical result of the difference in reckoning the date of Easter was that the Christian churches in the East, which were closer to the birthplace of the new religion and in which old traditions were strong, observed Easter according to the date of the Passover festival. The churches of the West, descendants of Greco-Roman civilization, celebrated Easter on a Sunday.
2007-03-31 04:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nianque 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One reason is found at 2 Timothy 4:3-4__
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables."
Another is 1 Corinthians 10:21__
"You cannot be drinking the cup of Jehovah and the cup of demons; You cannot be partaking of “the table of Jehovah” and the table of demons."
Pagan traditions have no place in true worship.
2007-03-31 08:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Micah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone who claims to be Christian is Christian. That's why you will find false prophets, cult members, Blasphemers, and New Agers lumped into the Christian Category. This has caused a lot of confusion, and those with less knowledge of scripture, are unable to tell the difference. Judge a Christian by their fruits and beliefs, not the label.
2007-03-31 05:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand that the practices of Easter eggs and such can be a distraction to the Christian intent of Easter. This is the greatest celebration on the Christian calendar because it commemorates the death and resurrection of our Savior. The exact date is less important than the celebration, done in the correct spirit.
2007-03-31 04:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because most Christians don't really care about truth. They just want to ease their consiences. But not at the price of partying every holiday. But they will be some of the first to get up and point out how you are a sinner!
2007-03-31 04:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
i agree with you. the catholic church wanted to get more pagans to become christians so they blended holidays. easter eggs and the easter bunny is a pagan tradition.
2007-03-31 04:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Megan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your taking life to serious. I'm sure you feel the same way about Halloween too.. Relax.. find something more important to focus on.. You'll live longer.
2007-03-31 03:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because people are allowed to celebrate holidays however they want. And chocolate eggs are yummy.
2007-03-31 03:47:00 · answer #9 · answered by GreySkies 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They don't....only phony ones do.Easter is actually Ishtar....not Passover.
2007-03-31 04:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by kitz 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋